Powder Mill Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
Reviewed May. 14, 2024

Quiet spot

Found this by accident-the site we originally were going to as dispersed was literally under water from all the recent rain. For a three night stay, we were the only ones there. Except the random cars who visited between midnight and three AM and just hung out. That was unsettling but nothing happened. A NFS Ranger did circle around once.

Popular spot on the weekend to launch boats. There is a vault toilet but that is all the amenities offered. Of the six sites, some are a bit wild, but usable. We stayed at spot three, which has a great view of, and access to, the Current River.

The Blue Springs Trail that is located at campground was flooded over about a third of the way in with no safe way around. The trail is also not maintained, with lots of downed large trees and copious ticks.

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  • Review photo of Powder Mill Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., May 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Powder Mill Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., May 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Powder Mill Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., May 14, 2024